Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Award)

Episcopal Charities is a member of The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), which represents 27,000 members worldwide. The Rhode Island Chapter alone has over 200 members who represent a broad range of local non-profits. The chapter sponsors educational opportunities, mentoring, advocacy, outreach, and the annual daylong fundraising conference.

AFP-RI also hosts a celebration of National Philanthropy Day at which member organizations such as Episcopal Charities can honor their supporters with awards. National Philanthropy Day was established by the United States Congress and recognizes the various acts of those who work together to build communities.

Awards are given on this day to recognize Partners in Philanthropy, Outstanding Philanthropic Citizen, Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation, and Outstanding Philanthropic Service Organization. The Episcopal Charities Fund of Rhode Island is honored to have received theOutstanding Philanthropic Service Organization Award in 2003.